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Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The 13th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off raised over $85,000 Saturday, March 25. This year’s overall “Best Steak” award was given to Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s “Blue Line Cookers” with team members Jaquala Moore, Diane Wulf, Tammy Sanderson, and Maria Ortiz. MRMC CEO Warren Robicheaux, center, proudly holds the team's trophy to show off to the audience.

Sentinel Photo/Jessica Shepard The 13th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off raised over $85,000 Saturday, March 25. This year’s overall “Best Steak” award was given to Matagorda Regional Medical Center’s “Blue Line Cookers” with team members Jaquala Moore, Diane Wulf, Tammy Sanderson, and Maria Ortiz. MRMC CEO Warren Robicheaux, center, proudly holds the team's trophy to show off to the audience.

"Cook-Off raises over $85K for foundation" by: Jessica Shepard

The 13th Annual Great Steak Cook-Off is estimating between $85,000-90,000 from 375 people raised from last Saturday’s fundraiser.    This is the first year for the Bay City ISD Education Foundation to lead the event after the Boys and Girls Club of Bay City and Matagorda County shut its doors.

"VVISD trustees discuss Cub Care agreement" by: Jessica Shepard

Van Vleck ISD trustees approved a continued-use agreement with Cub Care, LLC for the O.H. Herman Middle School campus’ band hall during their regular meeting Monday, March 20.    The agreement expires on May 31, 2023, and could be reviewed by the board at that time.

"County renews vessel turn-in" by: Mike Reddell

Precinct 2 Commissioner Mike Estlinbaum announced the return of the Matagorda County Vessel Turn-In Program, at the Commissioners Court regular meeting Monday, March 20.     The turn-in of inoperable vessels will be at the Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17-20.
Photo by Dan Shook Firefighters examine damage from this trailer fire at 2517 Nichols Street March 19.

Photo by Dan Shook Firefighters examine damage from this trailer fire at 2517 Nichols Street March 19.

Second trailer fire at 2517 Nichols this year

A second trailer fire at 2517 Nichols destroyed the structure Sunday night, March 19, Fire Marshal Dan Shook reported.